Number: MA.8.G.5
Title: Geometry and Measurement
Type:
Supporting Idea
Subject: X-Mathematics (former standards - 2008) - Archived
Grade: 8
Body of Knowledge: Geometry
Related Benchmarks
This cluster includes the following benchmarks
| Code |
Description |
| MA.8.G.5.1: | Compare, contrast, and convert units of measure between different measurement systems (US customary or metric (SI)) and dimensions including temperature, area, volume, and derived units to solve problems. |
Related Access Points
This cluster includes the following access points.
Independent
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| MA.8.G.5.In.a: | Use tools, such as charts and technology, to convert measures within the same system, including money, length, time, and capacity. |
Supported
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| MA.8.G.5.Su.a: | Use tools, such as charts, to identify standard units of measurement for length, weight, capacity, and time. |
Participatory
| Access Point Number |
Access Point Title |
| MA.8.G.5.Pa.a: | Recognize tools used for measurement, such as clocks, calendars, and rulers. |
Related Resources
Vetted resources educators can use to teach the concepts and skills in this topic.
Teaching Idea
| Name |
Description |
| Absolute Zero: | A PBS/NOVA lesson (with optional accompanying video) for which students will build and calibrate a thermometer, demonstrate the concept of temperature, measure temperature, and learn the history of the invention of the thermometer and the idea of absolute zero. |
Tutorial
| Name |
Description |
| Converting Speed Units: | In this lesson, students will be viewing a Khan Academy video that will show how to convert ratios using speed units. |
Student Resources
Vetted resources students can use to learn the concepts and skills in this topic.
Tutorial
| Title |
Description |
| Converting Speed Units: | In this lesson, students will be viewing a Khan Academy video that will show how to convert ratios using speed units. |
